Hartford Orioles (Hartford, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Slinger Owls (Slinger, WI), 72-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Hartford upgrades its record to 12-2 on the season. The Orioles travel to Nicolet (Glendale, WI) to play the Knights in a North Shore bout on Saturday, January 13. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 4-11.

Next up, the Owls play the Port Washington Pirates (Port Washington, WI) in a North Shore bout, on Thursday, January 18. Slinger will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record.